How to Pronounce "wretch"
word
/ˈɹɛtʃ/
RETCH
/ɹˈɛtʃ/
RETCH
Definition
A wretch is a person in a very bad situation, often extremely unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable. It can also describe someone who is disliked or considered wicked.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɛtʃ/
British English
/ɹˈɛtʃ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RETCH
UK
RETCH
Listen in Context
The poor wretch was hungry and cold.
Everyone ignored the poor wretch on the street.
The villain called his enemy a wretch.
He looked like a complete wretch after losing his job.